To attempt the examination you will already be a competent structural engineer, making an active contribution to your place of practice. The Chartered Membership examination is a test of experience that requires preparation for the day well in advance.
This course does not provide instruction in the art of being an engineer but provides the opportunity to practice preparing answers to Examination questions, in particular the scheme design and communication sections. The course looks only at building questions, not the bridge question, although the principles would apply to all questions.
The workshop style course is facilitated by marking examiners who work with attendees who over the course will attempt two full practice questions from past papers and answers to section 1 of two further questions. In addition the course handbook provides some reference and revision material.
Please note that this course does require some pre-course work to be completed in preparation for the course dates.
Monday 23 November, 9:30 – 13:00 GMT
Tuesday 24 November, 9:30 – 13:00 GMT
Wednesday 25 November, 9:30 – 13:00 GMT
Monday 30 November, 9:30 – 13:00 GMT
Tuesday 1 December, 9:30 – 13:00 GMT
Wednesday 2 December, 9:30 – 13:00 GMT
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
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Plan your own preparation for the exam
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Understand how to assess the key issues raised in any exam question
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Recognise what is required to pass each element of the exam
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Formulate distinct and viable solutions to exam questions
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Employ tools to develop efficient solutions to exam questions
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Graduate engineer
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Mid-career engineer
Paul Toplis is a consultant at Price & Myers consulting engineers with over 30 years’ experience of designing buildings. He is personally involved in producing sketch drawings, calculations and specifications for projects – bringing ‘hands on’ experience to the course.
Victoria Edmondson is a Chartered Structural Engineer with over 15 years experience in the UK
and abroad. She is passionate about coaching the next generation of structural engineers.
James is a Director at Thomas Consulting’s Liverpool office, with extensive experience in the design of efficient and optimised building and civil structures. His expertise includes high‑rise concrete frames, medium‑rise steel frames, complex steelwork connection design, and foundation design, particularly optimised raft foundations. James is also an examiner for the IStructE Chartered Membership exam.
Matt Goswell has worked for a number of London-based structural consultants on projects such as the
Oval cricket ground, KPMG Canary Wharf and The Shard. To broaden his horizons, Matt moved into the
energy sector, predominately working as a lead engineer on onshore facilities across the world.